Press release

Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: Weekly summary for Monday 16 March 2015 – Sunday 22 March 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 13 March but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

A38 Manadon, Plymouth – Junction improvement

24hr eastbound narrow lanes and 50mph speed limit. (6 Oct 14 to 1 April 15). Eastbound carriageway closed between Manadon and Marsh Mills from 8pm to 6am 18 and 19 March, diversion via B3413. Eastbound entry sliproad closed from 8pm to 6am 16,17 and 20 March.

A38 Dry Bridge, nr South Brent – New bridge scheme

24hr eastbound exit sliproad closure. Access for residents only. Diversion via Dart Bridge. (30 Oct 14 – 1 April 15) 24 hr narrow lanes and 40mph limit on main carriageway (10 Nov 14 – 23 April 15)

A30 Between Carminow Cross and Innis Downs, nr Bodmin – Drainage works

24hr eastbound lane closure and 50mph limit (25 Nov 14 – 6 May 15) 24hr westbound lane closure and 50mph speed limit (26 Nov 14 – 6 May)

A38 Dobwalls Bypass – Resurfacing

24hr contraflow and 40mph speed limit (13 Oct 14 to 21 May 15)

A38 Carkeel Roundabout, Saltash – Junction Improvement

30mph speed limit (28 Feb – 31 March)

A38 Between Latchbrook and Carkeel Rdbt – Junction Improvement

24hr eastbound lane closure (9-31 March)

A30 Tongue End, nr Okehampton – Drainage works

24 hr eastbound lane closure (15 Feb – 27 March)

A30 Whiddon Down, nr Okehampton – Resurfacing

Eastbound lane closure from 7pm to 6am (15-16 March)

A30 Between Whiddon Down and Woodleigh, nr Exeter – Resurfacing

Eastbound carriageway closure from 7pm to 6am. Diversion via minor road. (15-16 March)

A30 Whiddon Down, nr Okehampton – Drainage works

24hr westbound lane closure Mon to Thurs (15 March – 24 April)

A30 Alphington, Exeter – Junction improvements

Lane closure on westbound exit sliproad from 9.30am to 3.30pm (16-20 March) Westbound lane closure and convoy working from 8pm to 4am (16-20 March)

A38 Kennford, nr Exeter – Junction improvement

24hr contraflow and 50mph speed limit. Splatford entry sliproad closed. Diversion via southbound A38, A380 and minor road past Exeter Racecourse to rejoin A38 northbound. (17 Nov – 31 March) Westbound lane closure from 8pm to 6am (8 Jan – 28 March)

A38 Drumbridges, nr Bovey Tracey – Junction improvement

Various lane closures on sliproads and roundabout (27 Nov – 31 March)

A30 Between Carminow and Callywith, nr Bodmin – Barrier works

24hr eastbound lane closure and 50mph speed limit (15 March – 1 April) East and westbound carriageway closure from 7pm to 6am. Diversion via A38 and A389. (15-16 March) 24hr westbound lane closure and 50mph speed limit (15 March – 1 April)

A30 Cannaframe, nr Launceston – Drainage works

Westbound lane closure from 7am to 8pm (16 March)

A30 Cardinham, nr Bodmin – Verge works

Westbound lane closure from 7.30am to 4.30pm (16-18 March) Eastbound lane closure from 7.30am to 4.30pm (18-20 March)

A30 between Callywith and Innis Downs, nr Bodmin – Drainage works

Westbound carriageway closure from 8pm to 6am. Diversion via A389. (16-18 March)

A30 Plusha, nr Launceston – Verge works

24hr eastbound lane closure (16-19 March)

A30 Temple, nr Bodmin – Drainage works

24hr eastbound lane closure (19-20 March)

A30 Between Innis Downs and Callywith, nr Bodmin – Drainage works

Eastbound carriageway closure from 8pm to 6am. Diversion via A389 through Bodmin. (20-21 March) Westbound carriageway closure from 8pm to 6am. Diversion via A389 through Bodmin. (21-22 March)

A38 Between Trerulefoot and Tideford, nr Saltash – Resurfacing

East and westbound carriageway closures from 7pm to 6am. Diversion via B3249. Traffic signals on Trerulefoot Roundabout. (16-19 March)

The Highways Agency is working with the industry and road users to reduce the risks of working on the roads. For the safety of road workers and all road users, when you are approaching roadworks:

  • keep within the speed limit – it is there for your safety
  • get into the correct lane in good time – don’t keep switching
  • concentrate on the road ahead, not the roadworks
  • be alert for works’ traffic leaving or entering roadworks
  • keep a safe distance – there could be queues in front
  • observe all signs – they are there to help you

General enquiries

Members of the public should contact the Highways Agency Information Line on 0300 123 5000.

Media enquiries

Journalists should contact the Highways Agency press office on 0844 693 1448 and use the menu to speak to the most appropriate press officer.

Published 16 March 2015